UK Government Invests £6.6m in UK Semiconductor Centre for Infrastructure Upgrades
The UK Semiconductor Centre has received a £6.6m investment from the UK Government's Department for Science, Innovation and Technology to enhance semiconductor innovation. This funding will support 12 projects nationwide, focusing on areas like compound semiconductors and advanced packaging, including the development of an AI-driven electron-beam lithography tool. The investment is part of a broader strategy to strengthen the UK's semiconductor sector and improve research capabilities across universities and institutions.
The UK Government's Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has invested £6.6m in the UK Semiconductor Centre to upgrade national semiconductor infrastructure. This funding will support 12 projects, including the world's first AI-driven electron-beam lithography tool, with the largest award going to the APRIL AI Hub at Edinburgh University for an 8" 200keV EBL tool. The investment aims to bolster research capabilities at universities and enhance access to critical infrastructure, contributing to the UK's semiconductor sector development as part of the Industrial Strategy's Digital and Technologies plan.
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